Tag: Netherlands
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Duterte ICC Medical Consent Challenge: Legitimacy Questions
Duterte Defense Questions Validity of Medical Consent The legal team of former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte has moved to challenge the legitimacy of a medical consent form tied to his ICC custody, alleging that his personal health information was disclosed without proper authorization. The filing, made public in redacted form on Oct. 9, 2025, raises…
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Smoking and Hypertension: UM Study Links Risk
New UM Study Confirms Link Between Smoking and Hypertension A recent study from the University of Manitoba (UM) provides fresh evidence that tobacco smoking is associated with an increased risk of hypertension, or high blood pressure. The research, led by cardiovascular epidemiologist Dr. Setor Kunutsor, highlights the value of using urine cotinine tests to verify…
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Global 5G Awards 2025: Winners Revealed and India’s Standing
Overview: OpenSignal’s Global 5G Awards 2025 OpenSignal’s Global 5G Awards 2025 compile data from January to June 2025, drawing on activity from hundreds of millions of mobile devices to identify the fastest, most reliable 5G networks. The results underscore a mixed picture: strong performances from operators outside India and notable gaps for Indian telcos, which…
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Over 200 Protesters Arrested in The Hague as Train Service Stalls
More than 200 demonstrators were arrested at The Hague Central Station after a protest outside the Dutch foreign ministry, where activists gathered to oppose Israel’s blockade of ships taking part in the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF). The NOS reported that train traffic to and from the central hub was halted for several hours as police…
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200 Protesters Detained in The Hague as Rail Traffic Stalls
The Hague protest leads to mass detentions and train disruption More than 200 demonstrators were detained outside The Hague central station after protests in front of the Foreign Ministry. Rail traffic to and from the station was paused for hours as authorities cleared the area and redirected services. The scene at one of the Netherlands…
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Pro-Palestinian Activists Block Tracks at Den Haag Centraal, Disrupting Rail Traffic
What happened at Den Haag Centraal Pro-Palestinian activists gathered at Den Haag Centraal station and deliberately sat on several train tracks, triggering a major disruption to rail services. Reports indicate that roughly twenty demonstrators occupied tracks on multiple lines, prompting ProRail to halt trains to and from the central station. An ANP correspondent noted that…
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PvdA Accuses Sophie Hermans of Failing Tata Steel Deal
The Controversy Surrounding the Tata Steel Deal The Dutch opposition GroenLinks-PvdA has seized on the government’s €2 billion package for Tata Steel as a flashpoint in climate and industrial policy. They argue the deal offers the megavermilion company far too much leeway to decarbonize, while failing to secure essential protections for nearby residents and workers.…
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Dutch Supreme Court overturns climate activists’ convictions
What happened The Dutch Supreme Court (Hoge Raad) has overturned the convictions of eight climate activists. The actions in question covered three episodes: a 2019 protest inside the Tweede Kamer (Dutch parliament), a 2020 demonstration in the hallway of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy, and protest actions at ING buildings in 2022.…
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Dutch Supreme Court Overturns Climate Activists’ Convictions
Case at a glance The Dutch Supreme Court (Hoge Raad) has overturned the convictions of eight climate activists who were previously found guilty by an appeals court of local trespass and disrupting a public meeting. The protests in question took place during three separate actions: a 2019 demonstration in the Tweede Kamer (Dutch parliament), a…
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Dutch Supreme Court Overturns Climate Activist Convictions
The Dutch Supreme Court Overturns Climate Activist Convictions The Dutch Supreme Court has scrapped the convictions of eight climate activists who were prosecuted for trespass and disrupting a public meeting in a string of actions dating from 2019 to 2022. The ruling marks a significant clarification of how far criminal law may go in restricting…